Mountain Fritillary vs Golden Northern Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Fritillary | Golden Northern Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria napaea | Bombus fervidus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Apidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Scandinavia, Rocky Mountains | Northern and central United States and southern Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Mountain Fritillary
A small fritillary with rich orange-brown wings marked with black spots. It occurs in damp alpine meadows alongside streams.
Did You Know?
Males patrol stream corridors searching for freshly emerged females.
Golden Northern Bumble Bee
A large bumble bee with an almost entirely yellow-furred thorax and anterior abdomen. It is a generalist pollinator found across much of North America.
Did You Know?
Queens can survive winter temperatures by producing glycerol in their blood, which acts as a natural antifreeze.